Here’s your big opportunity to weigh in on some important issues concerning the town – and the future of Jamestown parks and recreation services. Inside this week’s newspapers that are mailed to island homes you should find a More...

The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Journal, July 25, 1913 More...

There is a new team in place at Simpatico Jamestown, and according to the principals, teamwork is a key to the restaurant’s early success. The team is led by Ben Brayton and Amy Barclay, along with general manager Cliff Diamond and execu More...

Theater, music and special events enrich people’s lives and connect them to their community, according to a group of Jamestown residents who attended a forum last week to discuss how to improve the Recreation Department. More...

An employee of a subcontractor tasked with the steel painting and repair work of the Mount Hope Bridge fell approximately 70 feet Monday morning. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead. More...

The 36th annual Fools’ Rules Regatta will take place at the East Ferry beach on Saturday, Aug. 10. Entrants are allowed two hours to construct a sailing craft on the beach. The vessels must be constructed of nonmarine items. More...

From July 16 to July 22, the Jamestown Police Department responded to 500 calls for service. Of those calls, officers performed 243 security checks of vacant homes, businesses and public buildings. More...